The Persians Flashcards
1
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Darius
A
Xerxes’ ghost father. Conquered Thrace.
2
Q
Cyrus
A
First king. Conquered mesopotamia, black sea, etc
3
Q
Cambysus
A
Cyrus’ son and Darius’ father. Conquered Egypt
4
Q
Xerxes
A
King of Persia
5
Q
Susa
A
Capital of Persia. Setting of play.
6
Q
Atossa
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Darius’ wife. Xerxes’ mother.
7
Q
Atossa’s first dream.
A
2 women on Xerxes’ chariot. 1 spartan 1 persian. persian follows along but spartan fights back and Xerxes falls of chariot.
8
Q
Atossa’s second dream.
A
Eagle flying to an altar when intercepted and attacked by a hawk.
9
Q
How many Persians?
A
300,000
